Behind the Scenes

    Our Ateliers

    At the heart of Paris, our ateliers perpetuate the centuries-old gestures of haute couture. A place where time takes on another dimension.

    Maître-coupeur travaillant dans l'atelier de coupe Smalto
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    The Cutting Atelier

    This is where every garment is born. Our master cutters analyse the fabric, draw the patterns and cut with a precision that tolerates no approximation. Every cut is designed to enhance the silhouette and respect the grain of the fabric.

    Couture Ă  la main d'un costume Smalto
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    The Sewing Atelier

    Our tailors assemble each piece stitch by stitch. From the initial basting to the finishing seams, the sewing atelier is the beating heart of the House. Machines coexist with handwork in a precisely choreographed ballet where every gesture counts.

    Finitions d'un costume sur mannequin vapeur
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    The Finishing Atelier

    Perfection lies in the details. Buttonholes worked in saddler stitch, hand-set linings, pressing on a steam mannequin: every finishing step is an act of patience and precision that gives the piece its unique character.

    Artisan travaillant le cuir pour une ceinture Smalto
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    The Leather Atelier

    Dedicated to our belts and leather accessories, this atelier works with hides selected from the finest tanners. Cutting, skiving, dyeing and stitching: each step is carried out by hand by specialist craftsmen.

    Visit our ateliers

    By appointment, we open the doors of our Parisian ateliers for a private visit at the heart of our savoir-faire.

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